Renault Megane 5 Doors (1999 – 2002) vs Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (1998 – 2002): specs compared

Both offer around 115 hp at most. The Renault Megane 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 10.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 199 km/h against 193 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,040 kg against 1,130 kg. At 4,161 mm, the Renault Megane 5 Doors is 82 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio.

Specification Renault Megane 5 Doors Renault Megane 5 Doors 1999 – 2002 Volkswagen Golf Cabrio Volkswagen Golf Cabrio 1998 – 2002
Overview
Origin France Germany
Documented years 1999 – 2002 1998 – 2002
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback Convertible
Variants 8 7
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 65 – 116 hp 75 – 116 hp
Torque 114 – 200 Nm 140 – 210 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.9 – 17.9 s 10.7 – 15.5 s
Top speed 158 – 199 km/h 163 – 193 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.2 – 7.7 L/100 km 5.2 – 8.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,161 mm 4,079 mm
Width 1,699 mm 1,699 – 1,700 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,581 mm 2,469 mm
Curb weight 1,040 – 1,115 kg 1,130 – 1,205 kg

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